Did the 2.7 engine improve?

[TXBronco1313]

I am considering trading in my 4 door 2.3 heritage standard to either a 2 door heritage limited or a 4 door wild track. Both these options come with 2.7 engines and both are 2024 MYs. I know previous year models with the 2.7 had cam phaser issues so I’m wondering if the issue was fixed with newer model years? For some reason I am worried about getting a bad engine if I end up trading

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[USMCAg]

Do you know what Ford changed on the 2.7 between '16 and now? My '16 F-150 has the 2.7 and it out towed a '97 F-350 with the 351 (5.8) every time. It's been an excellent engine (168,000 miles and counting).

 

[TXBronco1313]

Do you know what Ford changed on the 2.7 between '16 and now? My '16 F-150 has the 2.7 and it out towed a '97 F-350 with the 351 (5.8) every time. It's been an excellent engine (168,000 miles and counting).

I don’t know what changed really and I’ve heard great things about the 2.7 but seems like the cam phasers failure has been a common occurre

 

[USMCAg]

Maybe I've been blessed with mine. I didn't want to sell my '97, but with the F-150 doing everything it could, just more efficiently, it made sense. The only problem I've had was the 10% ethanol 87 octane causing discombobulations over time (I thought the droughts had jacked up the road surface), but easily corrected by sea foam and a tank full of high grade. Other than that, the 2.7 does way more than what us in Gen X ever expected a 6- shooter, non-300 Straight 6 to be capable of.

 

[2023bronco]

I don’t know what changed really and I’ve heard great things about the 2.7 but seems like the cam phasers failure has been a common occurre

There are a few things that are certain in life. Death, taxes, and bad cam phasers. Ford ain't gonna fix that shit.

 

[TXBronco1313]

There are a few things that are certain in life. Death, taxes, and bad cam phasers. Ford ain't gonna fix that shit.

Haha fair enough!

 

[USMCAg]

I just found out via another long time Ford guy that the 2.7 got re-done in '18, which explains the issues that my '16 F-150 isn't having. Maybe 2023Bronco can reckon that. My BB is 2.3

 

[Ducati1098]

Nothing has changed. Some have phaser issues, the majority don’t. Not something I’d be worried about.

 

[USMCAg]

You wouldn't think Ford would jack with them too much since they were powerful and efficient (for their size), but Ford did go to a 10-speed automatic transmission from the 6-speed with minimal benefit, so .....

 

[Neps]

No issues with my 2016 or 2023 2.7

If you search long enough you can find problems with anything.

 

[TXBronco1313]

Nothing has changed. Some have phaser issues, the majority don’t. Not something I’d be worried about.

Thank you! I guess you always hear about the negative experiences but never good ones

 

[TXBronco1313]

No issues with my 2016 or 2023 2.7

If you search long enough you can find problems with anything.

Agreed. Appreciate your input

 

[USMCAg]

No issues with my 2016 or 2023 2.7

If you search long enough you can find problems with anything.

That's true. Like you, the 2.7 in my '16 F-150 has been an excellent engine. I'd rather spend $10,000 in a preventative maintenance overhaul of the '16 in 10 years (to add another 200,000 miles) than buy a different machine. In full disclaimer, my 2.7 is mated to a 6-speed transmission (auto), which is ideal for towing. I have to be careful when there's no wind because it'll have a 22' camper in the high 70s (mph) if you aren't watching things. They're that good.

 

[Holiday]

I had the cam phaser problem at 9k miles. ‘22, built in March.

After that, I cashed in Ford points and a few hundred dollars to get a 7 year, 100k extended warranty through Granger. Very happy with my 2.7, but glad to have the extra coverage. It’s a great engine when it’s not ticking on startup like a 1970s diesel.

 

[TXBronco1313]

I had the cam phaser problem at 9k miles. ‘22, built in March.

After that, I cashed in Ford points and a few hundred dollars to get a 7 year, 100k extended warranty through Granger. Very happy with my 2.7, but glad to have the extra coverage. It’s a great engine when it’s not ticking on startup like a 1970s diesel.

Gotcha thank you! I’ll be leasing mine for 36 or 39 months so I don’t think I’ll need extended coverage. I just don’t wanna deal with having to leave it at the shop for weeks on end

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